Oklahoma voters will decide the fate of seven state questions at the ballot box in November.
State questions were required to receive an election proclamation from Gov. Mary Fallin by Aug. 26 to be voted on in the upcoming general election. Any pending state question that did not meet the deadline will be voted on in a future statewide election, which could be a special election, as determined by the governor.
State Questions approved for November 2016 general election ballot:
State Question 776 – Death Penalty
Originates from legislation and amends state Constitution. Protects the use of the death penalty, so long as not prohibited by the United States Constitution. When an execution method is declared invalid, death sentences will remain in force until a valid method of execution is available.
Text of measure and enabling legislation – Oklahoma Secretary of State
State Question 777 – Farming and Ranching
Originates from legislation and amends the state Constitution. Creates guaranteed rights to engage in farming and ranching, including the right to make use of agricultural technology, livestock procedures and ranching practices.
Text of measure and enabling legislation – Oklahoma Secretary of State
Oklahoma Right to Farm – Yes on 777
Learn more about Oklahoma’s Right to Farm – OKAgPolicy
State Question 779 – Education
Originates from initiative petition and amends the state Constitution. Increases the state sales and use taxes by one percent to provide revenue for public education including common school districts, higher education, Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education and the State Department of Education.
Text of measure and initiative petition – Oklahoma Secretary of State
State Question 780 – Criminal Justice
Originates from initiative petition and amends state statute. Reclassifies low-level offenses, such as drug possession and property crimes, as misdemeanors instead of felonies.
Text of measure and initiative petition – Oklahoma Secretary of State
State Question 781 – Criminal Justice
Originates from initiative petition and amends state statute. Upon approval of SQ 780, SQ 781 will use money saved from reclassifying drug and property crimes to fund programs that treat drug addiction and mental health conditions.
Text of measure and initiative petition – Oklahoma Secretary of State
State Question 790 – Religion
Originates from legislation and amends the state Constitution. Removes language in the state Constitution prohibiting the use of public money or property for religious purposes.
Text of measure and enabling legislation – Oklahoma Secretary of State
State Question 792 – Alcohol
Originates from legislation and amends the state Constitution. Allows grocery stores and convenience stores to sell wine and full-strength beer.
Text of measure and enabling legislation – Oklahoma Secretary of State
